Bruce Brient Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

First impression, I was very impressed. He is very personable and seems genuinely interested in me as his patient. I really liked him. My sister went with me to the appointment and he didn't seem to mind at all. She liked him also. He also seemed to like the fact that I had obviously done a lot of homework about the procedure and was very comfortable with the procedure that he does. He does the open Roux en Y procedure. He also has been doing them for quite a while and has had a lot of success with this procedure.

Dr Brient is extremely knowledgeable. He is a very busy man.I was not aware of it until after the surgery but he was scheduled elsewhere during the first 2 weeks of my recovery and therefore I was seen by his colleagues. Once of the colleagues was Dr. Sarantos.Time was always taken to answer all of my questions it is just at the time you are not sure of what questions to ask.
I felt the staff was very competent. From getting me approved with the proper paperwork, to getting authorizations from the insurance company for the many test and surgery. I especially felt the dietician, Pam was the most important person in my recovery. The aftercare is the most important of this surgery and their aftercare is 18 months long. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate this Dr and staff an 8. I felt that surgical competence was better than bedside manner although bedside manner was not lacking.

Working for a hospital I meet Doctors and talk with them daily. Some are very difficult to communicate with. It could be they feel that they are so above every one, I don't know. Few are really down to earth and look at you as an equal.

On my first visit to any doctor I am very careful to observe that doctor's attitude. I wait to see if he or she takes the time needed to address my concerns and learn about me.I also look to see if they will listen to what I am saying and just not blow me off like I don't know what I am feeling.

After my first visit, my wife and I had the impression that Dr. Brient was a doctor that cares for his patient. A man that extreemly belives in what he is doing. A man that makes sure you are aware of your surgery and the fine details of what will happen. A doctor that looked at me as a person not just another case. Someone that did not look at the clock and spent over an hour with us to make sure we were comfotable and had all of our questions answered and understood the answers. After my surgery Dr. Brient really showed an attitude of caring and understanding. He would not get to my room untill 10 pm most evenings because he was helping others. One time when he left my room he was going to perform surgery on someone that needed it. I developed a great respect for this man. He never made me feel that when he came to see me that it had to be rushed because he was so busy. He took all the time I needed to asked any questions I might have come up with.

My first impression was great. I met another patient of his in the waiting room. She really help comfort me. He was really nice, laid back, and very informative. I immediately felt comfortable. I have not been to the office again, will soon. The staff has been really helpful. Anwered all my questions, been very flexible. Least liked... he is SOOOO thin... but shouldn't he be??? You have one year of pre paid support of thier nutritionist.

Dr. Brient is the great. I asked lots of question including, how many patients have died. I asked about everything and he was very honest and forthcoming. The staff is great also, very helpful and knowledgeable. They are very competent and emphasize that this is tool and diet and exercise are vital in the aftercare. Dr. Thobern's office set up the intial consultation but now Dr. Brient's office is handling it. (Apparently they are in a period of transition) Surgery was approved 9 days ago and still waiting on packet to arrive in mail.